falapatorius
TNPer
I don't think TNP is a textbook oligarchy. Oligarchies are usually tyrannical in nature. Influence/control here is more subtle than that. I ran for AG and won, and I am definitely not an insider. Mind you, no one else ran in that election. But I will say that sometimes popularity wins over experience.
I would guess patronage plays a part in appointed positions though. It's a good way to gather supporters and build consensus on pet issues. I'm not accusing anyone of that, but to deny it happens is naive. *cue the usual 'service to the region' retort*
I would guess patronage plays a part in appointed positions though. It's a good way to gather supporters and build consensus on pet issues. I'm not accusing anyone of that, but to deny it happens is naive. *cue the usual 'service to the region' retort*
It could've been that people were willing to give you a chance. COE was/is more than qualified for the Speaker role. Tbh, I was disappointed that you disappeared shortly after winning the election. Now you're back in a Cabinet role. Claiming to be a political outsider is a bit much I think. You at least have the current Delegate's confidence/endorsement.RPI:I'm just mentioning it because that is an instance where the "non-oligarchy" candidate won. I (and I guess you're saying Elu, too?) am one of the exceptions to your belief.